INNOVATIONS

open a new workplace of collaborative robotics in cooperation with the MoravianSilesian Automobile Cluster and other important partners in summer 2018, the aim of which would be to offer testing facilities to companies involved in the integration of collaborative robots in production lines, in the development of their specific functions and their interactions with humans. Other initiatives that the MSIC plans to develop, together with strategic

of a connection with technologically progressive companies with bold innovation ambitions that motivate other, less bold, less progressive companies to take action. The MSIC puts emphasis on cooperation and partnership. Precise role definition and synergy between partners have a positive impact on the final outcome. A new initiative, “Start–Up Community”, was also based on this principle. Its aim is to lift the

projects that improve the environment for business and innovation in the region. Regional Innovation Strategy for the Moravian-Silesian Region (RIS MSK) A strategic document of the MoravianSilesian Region ultimately aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the whole region. The Coordinating Body of the Regional Innovation Strategy is the Innovation Council, which brings tgether the region’s policy makers, university representatives and managers of successful companies. The Innovation Council coordinates and facilitates the following five working groups: • Start-up communities • Talent attraction management • New technologies and their applications • SMART Region • Region brand (BrainNest)

Moravskoslezské inovační centrum Ostrava, a.s. Technologická 372/2 Ostrava-Pustkovec 708 00 tel.: 00420 597 305 999 e-mail: info@ms-ic.cz www.ms-ic.cz Text a foto: MSIC

partners, include the establishment of the Open Innovation Lab, a common environment for business plan verification. This will involve creating a network of experts from various fields who would actively participate in the implementation or validation of company change projects. Short history, positive results Despite its short existence, the MSIC has implemented several important initiatives to cultivate the business environment in the region. These include, in particular, a cooperation with non-profit organizations aiming at improving internal company culture, which positively contributes to better business performance. Another important step has been the establishment

Moravian-Silesian Region from the last position among regions in the Czech Republic in terms of entrepreneurial intensity, and to link services of a number of small, ambitious organisations within a coordinated system, providing quality services to budding entrepreneurs. An example might be cooperating to find suitable mentors within the Green Light Accelerator project, or to create service signposts providing comprehensive and easy-to-read information to entrepreneurs. The plan for 2018 is clear – to keep up the pace that the MSIC set at the very beginning of its existence: well-established cooperation with shareholders and deepening cooperation with companies within POSITIV 2017/2018

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